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Uric acid is the chief nitrogenous component of the excretory products of

1. earthworm
2. cockroach
3. frog
4. man

Correct answer: cockroach

Solution

Cockroaches are insects and are uricotelic, meaning they mainly excrete nitrogenous waste as uric acid. This helps conserve water because uric acid is poorly soluble.

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